Overview

• Federal Building Minister Klara Geywitz has criticized the current heating law, describing it as overly complex and calling for a fundamental reform.
• Geywitz suggests that the next government should simplify regulations, focusing on reducing CO₂ emissions in the building sector without micromanaging the process.
• The minister highlighted her difficulties working with the Green-led Economics Ministry compared to smoother cooperation with the FDP-led Finance Ministry.
• Germany faces a significant housing shortage, with the government failing to meet its annual target of 400,000 new homes due to increased immigration and high construction costs.
• The SPD minister proposes merging the responsibilities for new construction and renovation into one ministry to streamline processes and improve efficiency.